A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist with The Menta Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students' IEP's. Staff Hours 7:30 am to 3 pm, Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month school calendar
Our School Location :
14429 S Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544 Responsibilities Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations. Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset. Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload. Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP. Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly. Compensated Intrastate Travel Required Qualifications We can offer Supervisory Minutes for the right SLP candidate Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program. Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed. Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
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https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ About Menta Academy Plainfield Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle, collaboration, and mobility of a real world workplace, in a small package. Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students. The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic, but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual, in academics and in social/emotional health. We have the energy! Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from
K-22, MAP
is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.
Students Served:
PK-21 Professional Association Membership and Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ISBA, IAPSEC, IASA, ISBA, AASA, CCSSO, IAASE, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.
